Spartanburg SC

Politics & Government

Your nonpartisan guide to Spartanburg's elected officials, government meetings, voter resources, and local political news.

Government Officials Directory

Elected officials serving Spartanburg City, County, and State β€” as of 2025

πŸ›οΈ City of Spartanburg

Mayor
Jerome Rice
City of Spartanburg
City Manager
Chris Story
City of Spartanburg
πŸ“ž (864) 596-2000

πŸ—³οΈ Spartanburg County Council (7 Members)

District 1
David Britt
District 2
Michael Brown
District 3
Jane Hall
District 4
Manning Lynch
District 5
Roger Nutt
District 6
Lauren Croucher
District 7
Nickolas Mott

spartanburgcounty.org/216/County-Council β†’

πŸ›οΈ SC State House β€” Spartanburg Districts

District 31
Carl Anderson Jr.
District 32
Todd Atwater
District 33
Josiah Magnuson
District 34
Mike Burns
District 35
Ryan McCabe
District 36
Steven Long

scstatehouse.gov β†’

πŸ›οΈ SC State Senate β€” Spartanburg Districts

District 12
Glenn Reese
District 13
Scott Talley

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Congress

U.S. Representative β€” SC-4
William Timmons
Republican Β· Greenville / Spartanburg
U.S. Senator β€” South Carolina
Lindsey Graham
Republican
U.S. Senator β€” South Carolina
Tim Scott
Republican

⭐ Spartanburg County Sheriff

County Sheriff
Chuck Wright
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Upcoming Elections & Board Meetings

πŸ“… 2026 Primary Elections

SC primary elections are scheduled for June 2026. Check scvotes.gov for candidate filing deadlines and election dates.

πŸ—³οΈ Spartanburg City Council Elections

Municipal elections typically held in November of odd-numbered years. Check the City of Spartanburg for current candidates.

🏫 School Board Elections

Spartanburg County school district board elections are held in November. Visit each district's website for candidate info.

Upcoming Board Meetings

School Board Meeting
πŸ“… 2026-04-14   πŸ• 22:00:00  
School Board Meeting
πŸ“… 2026-05-05   πŸ• 22:00:00  
School Board Meeting
πŸ“… 2026-06-03   πŸ• 01:00:00  

Political News

Nonpartisan local government and political coverage from Spartanburg

County Council

Spartanburg County Council Approves FY2026 Budget β€” Key Priorities Revealed

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City Hall

City of Spartanburg Downtown Development Plan Moves Forward

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State House

SC Legislature Session: Bills Affecting Spartanburg County in Committee

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Elections

2026 Candidate Filing Opens β€” What Spartanburg Races to Watch

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Voter Resources

Everything you need to register, vote, and participate in Spartanburg democracy

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Voter Registration

Register to vote or update your registration online through the SC Election Commission. Deadline is 30 days before each election.

scvotes.gov β€” Register Online β†’
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Find Your Polling Place

Look up your assigned precinct and polling location for Spartanburg County elections using the SC Election Commission tool.

Find My Polling Place β†’
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Absentee Voting

South Carolina allows absentee voting by mail or in-person. Applications are available at the Spartanburg County Voter Registration office.

Absentee Info β†’
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Spartanburg County Voter Registration Office

366 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Provides registration, absentee applications, and voting information for county residents.

πŸ“ž (864) 596-5360
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Election Calendar

Primary, general, and special election dates for South Carolina. Sign up for SCEC notifications to stay informed about deadlines.

Election Calendar β†’
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Check Your Registration Status

Verify your current voter registration, party affiliation, and polling location through the SC Election Commission lookup tool.

Check My Status β†’

Government Contacts & Links

Spartanburg County Government

366 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303
πŸ“ž (864) 596-2600
spartanburgcounty.org β†’

City of Spartanburg

145 W Broad St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
πŸ“ž (864) 596-2000
cityofspartanburg.org β†’

SC State House β€” Spartanburg

Contact your state representative or senator through the SC General Assembly website.
scstatehouse.gov β†’

Rep. William Timmons β€” DC Office

1523 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515
πŸ“ž (202) 225-6030
timmons.house.gov β†’

Spartanburg County Courts

180 Magnolia St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
πŸ“ž (864) 596-2590
judicial.state.sc.us β†’

Freedom of Information Requests

Submit FOIA requests to Spartanburg County, City, or state agencies. SC FOIA requires 15-day response.
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Politics & Government FAQ

How do I contact my Spartanburg County Council member? β–Ύ
Visit spartanburgcounty.org/216/County-Council to find your district's representative, their contact information, and meeting schedules. You can also call the County Administration office at (864) 596-2600 to be directed to the appropriate council member.
When are Spartanburg County Council meetings? β–Ύ
The Spartanburg County Council generally meets on the first and third Monday of each month at the County Administration Building, 366 N Church St, Spartanburg. Check spartanburgcounty.org for the current agenda and meeting schedule, as dates may change for holidays.
How do I register to vote in Spartanburg County? β–Ύ
You can register online at scvotes.gov, in person at the Spartanburg County Voter Registration office (366 N Church St), or at any SC DMV office. Registration must be completed at least 30 days before an election. You must be a US citizen, South Carolina resident, and at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Who represents Spartanburg in the US Congress? β–Ύ
Most of Spartanburg County falls within South Carolina's 4th Congressional District, represented by Rep. William Timmons (R). South Carolina is represented in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) and Sen. Tim Scott (R). Visit each official's website to confirm your district and contact their offices.